Easy Outfit Upgrade: Match Your Shoes to Your Dress

(Source: Gabriel Olsen/Getty Images North America, FameFlynet Pictures, Pierre Suu/Getty Images Europe)For several seasons now, unexpected pairings have been trending hard: think distressed boyfriend jeans with ladylike pumps, or sporty sweatshirts with voluminous midi skirts. These matchy-matchy ensembles—comprised of dress and shoes in the exact same color—make a different kind of statement. In a nuanced shade like moss green or royal blue, the look feels surprisingly fresh, modern and unexpected.

To avoid looking like a color-coordinated Barbie Doll (or a churchgoing granny), opt for a dress in an unexpected silhouette. Lupita N'yongo's asymmetric-necked cutout style hits all the right notes.